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Tony Anderson

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Overview

Property Details

We invite you to come and stay at Asheville's only 'COZY BEAR COTTAGE' - A Beary Nice Place

Our 'Cozy Bear Cottage' will provide you with a very comfortable and serene place to stay during your visit to Asheville and the surrounding area. Our cottage is located in East Asheville and it is only a ten-minute drive to downtown Asheville. You will have easy and quick access to I-40, I-240, and I-26 which provides the ability to quickly get to places such as the Biltmore Estate, Black Mountain, Grove Park Inn, as well as music venues, restaurants and shops in downtown Asheville. The cottage is located on a well-maintained private road in a very quiet and safe setting. Access to the Blue Ridge Parkway is 2.5 miles away and from there it’s a short drive to either Mount Pisgah to the south or Mount Mitchell to the north. (check out the Folk Art Center just as you get onto the Blue Ridge Parkway) Drive to Chimney Rock and take in the tremendous views from on top and then go to Lake Lure and enjoy a very nice guided-tour on a pontoon boat. Check out Navitat Canopy Adventures in Barnardsville, NC to experience a unique and fantastic zip lining experience (zip and walk through the treetops in the day or night time).

The cottage has three roomy bedrooms, two full baths, a well-equipped kitchen, comfortable living room with a 37” HDTV, large and wide wrap around deck, premium hot tub with built-in sound system, fire pit, and a newly install six foot wooden fence along the side and rear of property. Please refer to the photos that have been provided to give you more details about the cottage as well.

Our family has found that traveling to Asheville will provide you with an almost overwhelming amount of things to do and see. In addition to the places mentioned above our cottage is just minutes away from first class golfing, art museums, various hiking and biking trails, white water rafting in the French Broad River in the spring and summer months and in the winter months go snow skiing and snowboarding at either Cataloochee Ski Resort in Maggie Valley, NC or Wolf Ridge Ski Resort in Mars Hill, NC. Lake James is close by for your enjoyment as well.

Downtown Asheville is a great place to spend some time and you will experience wonderful dining, music, and shopping. Some of our favorite places to eat are Sunny Point, Early Girl Eatery, Over Easy Café, French Broad Chocolate Lounge, Laughing Seed, Tupelo Honey, Bouchon French Bistro, Vinnie's Italian Restaurant, Heiwa Shokudo Japanese Restaurant, Olive or Twist, and many, many other fine restaurants. Enjoy a fun night out for a wide variety of music playing at the Orange Peel or Civic Center. Usually on Friday nights there will be a drum circle gathering that just happens along with numerous performances on the street corners. Another interesting place is the Sky Bar where you can view the surrounding city and mountains and watch a beautiful sunset from a unique outside venue. In the spring and summer enjoy a baseball game at the historic McCormick Field. There are also numerous seasonal festivals to attend. From the large to small shops in the downtown area all are very unique and and provide an almost endless array of selections. Fun and memorable times can be had by all and your days and nights will seem to pass quickly so please plan your mountain adventure carefully so you can take advantage of all that Asheville and the surrounding area have to offer.

We sincerely hope that you will come and enjoy a trip to Asheville and make our 'Cozy Bear Cottage' a relaxing and comfortable part of it all. Just send us an email inquiry or give us a call at 352-538-5645 and we will be glad to assist you.

Recent Review

a dream vacation

5 of 5

When I arrived with my family the house was even more beautiful than the pictures. The inside was spotlessly clean and has a very cozy and cabin like theme. The beds were beyond comfortable, way more than any hotel or even other vacation rental property I've stayed in. They allowed for a very restful sleep. The kitchen was fully stocked, which made it easy and fun to cook a couple meals there to save some money. The location was fabulous, just far enough outside town to be away from the city lights and noise but close enough to get anywhere you needed to go within ten minutes. It was easy to find too. The entrance road was not steep and easy to access, even in the couple inches of snow and ice. Overall I would definitely recommend this house to others, my friends and family. And I will definitely stay here again. Make sure to dine at the Lobster Trap when in town, it is an amazing place for an intimate dinner in a semi casual\comfortable environment. The Dripolater coffee shop and Dobra tea house are a must go, as well as the French broad chocolate lounge. The hiking trails at warren Wilson college are also extensive and amazing and only a short 5 minute drive from the house. It was perfect for our dogs. I was very pleased. We didn't get in the hot tub or use the fire pit because of the frigid temperture but I would love to come back in the spring or summer to enjoy those.

About the Owner

We are originally from North Carolina and for the past seventeen years have enjoyed living and raising our children in North Central Florida. Traveling to the North Carolina mountains and especially the Asheville area has always been an enjoyable and adventuresome experience. The beauty, serenity, and peacefulness of the area is the alluring factor. There just seems to always be something new and interesting to see and experience because of the seasonal changes in the climate. Chefs from all over the world have opened resturants in Asheville and have produced an extraordinary variety of excellent dining options for us to enjoy as well. We have two dogs (Husky and American Eskimo) that enjoy our trips to the mountains as well to hike and enjoy the wonderful mountain weather. We like calling Carolina home and so might you.

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a dream vacation

5 of 5

When I arrived with my family the house was even more beautiful than the pictures. The inside was spotlessly clean and has a very cozy and cabin like theme. The beds were beyond comfortable, way more than any hotel or even other vacation rental property I've stayed in. They allowed for a very restful sleep. The kitchen was fully stocked, which made it easy and fun to cook a couple meals there to save some money. The location was fabulous, just far enough outside town to be away from the city lights and noise but close enough to get anywhere you needed to go within ten minutes. It was easy to find too. The entrance road was not steep and easy to access, even in the couple inches of snow and ice. Overall I would definitely recommend this house to others, my friends and family. And I will definitely stay here again. Make sure to dine at the Lobster Trap when in town, it is an amazing place for an intimate dinner in a semi casual\comfortable environment. The Dripolater coffee shop and Dobra tea house are a must go, as well as the French broad chocolate lounge. The hiking trails at warren Wilson college are also extensive and amazing and only a short 5 minute drive from the house. It was perfect for our dogs. I was very pleased. We didn't get in the hot tub or use the fire pit because of the frigid temperture but I would love to come back in the spring or summer to enjoy those.

Fabulous Vacation Home - BEST EVER

5 of 5

My friends and I had a great time in Asheville and the accommodations at your cottage exceeded our expectations. We spent a lot of time in downtown Asheville and it was just a short trip to get there. After a long day of exploring the area it was nice to come back to a very comfortable place and the hot tub. Tony was very great to work with and provided a lot of information and promptly answered our questions. The deck was one of our favorite gathering places to relax and talk. The beds were very comfortable as well. We look forward to coming back for another trip next year. THANK YOU.

Submitted: Dec 23, 2014

Stayed: Dec 2014

Source:
VRBO, from HomeAway

Recommended for:
Adventure Seekers,
Girls Getaway,
Families with Teenagers,
Families with Young Children

Great winter vacation

5 of 5

After talking to Tony, I expected the cottage to be really nice, but Cozy Bear exceeded all expectations. How welcoming ... even had a Christmas tree! The details for the guests' convenience were outstanding. Our dogs were comfortable, so we were able to leave them while we enjoyed the Biltmore and downtown Asheville. The cottage is located in the perfect location for seeing the area with easy access to all major roads. Love, love, love this place!

Wonderful stay, weather and all

5 of 5

My friends and I had a wonderful stay here for a bachelorette weekend in Asheville. The cottage is in a prime location for convenience to downtown while feeling you really are tucked away in the mountain. Tony and Rose were perfectly attentive prior to our stay, and added their own personal touches that made us feel right at home once we checked in.

Even though the weather wasn't perfect for our Saturday downtown, we had the best time hanging out in the hot tub instead. The kitchen had everything we needed and the porch was wonderful for bundling up under blankets with our coffee Sunday morning before checkout. We absolutely loved it and are hoping to make girls' weekend at the Cozy Bear cottage an annual tradition!

Fabulous Cottage!

5 of 5

My girlfriends and I stayed for two nights in Cozy Bear Cottage and had a fantastic time! The house was well equipped, well maintained, clean, and more than we could have ever asked for. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay; the only drawback was that we couldn't spend more time there! We will definitely be back again next year.

Thanks so much Tony and Rose for your hospitality! Definitely will recommend y'all to anyone looking for a place in the Asheville area!

Location

From the Owner

“Asheville, NC has been called the 'Paris of the South' and is an interesting place to visit to experience a wide variety of cusines, music, shopping, hiking, biking and just to enjoy the mountain life.”

Activity and Interests

Car: recommended

Close to major highways (I-40, I-240, & I-26), however feels rual in a beautiful mountain setting, does not require long difficult driving and is on a private paved road. Close to grocery stores and can drive to downtown Asheville in ten minutes and the town of Black Mountain in fifteen minutes. There are lots of wonderful local food resturants and shopping.in both towns. Close to area hiking and short drive away is Wolf Laurel ski resort, white water rafting and zip lining at Navitat Canopy Adventures.

Bathrooms

Bedrooms

3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 10

Bedroom 1 - Front - 1 queen, Connecting Full Bath

Bedroom 2 - Middle - 1 queen, 2 twin/ single, Bunk Beds (2)

Bedroom 3 - Rear - 1 king, Hallway Full Bath

Three bedrooms - front bedroom has a queen size bed with private full bathroom, middle bedroom has a queen size bed and a set of single size bunk beds and a TV, rear bedroom has a king size bed and a TV. A rollaway bed in the rear bedroom closet. A full size hallway bathroom is between the middle and rear bedrooms. There is also a baby crib and Pack & Play available as well.

Outside

Barbecue

Deck / Patio ...

Outdoor Grill

Outdoor Grill Gas

Porch / Veranda

Unscreened Porch / Veranda

Wood Deck

Meals

Guests provide their own meals

Notes:

Samsung 37' HDTV in living room with TV's in the middle and rear bedrooms
Deck / Patio with plenty of chairs and tables
Very nice hot tub with lights, built-in speaker system, and MP3 connection
Gas firepit located on the large deck
NIce mountain view
Great location - ten minutes from downtown Asheville and close to many surrounding venues
Telephone service is included with the rental with free long-distance calling anywhere within the United States
Covered parking
Electric fireplace
Six-foot wooden fence that goes along the side and rear of the cottage
Two grocery stores two miles east or west of Cottage (Oteen or Swannanoa Ingles stores)